Trump’s Brazil Tariff Threats Rekindle Support for President Lula
Once called the planet’s most popular politician, President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva of Brazil faced long odds in next year’s election. President Trump’s tariffs are changing that.
Minister vows to transform Gwadar
[ Listen to article ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Maritime Affairs Muhammad Junaid Anwar Chaudhry has reaffirmed his commitment to turning Gwadar into a modern maritime and logistics centre aligned with national goals and regional development. According to an official statement released on Wednesday, the minister shared this vision during a meeting with Gwadar Port Authority Chairman Noorul … Read more
At least 60 killed in Iraq mall blaze
Listen to article A massive fire in a hypermarket in al-Kut city in eastern Iraq has left at least 60 people dead and 11 others missing, the city’s health authorities and two police sources told Reuters on Thursday. Videos circulating on social media showed flames engulfing a five-storey building in al-Kut overnight as firefighters tried to contain … Read more
Grok AI banned in Turkey after alleged insults to President Erdogan
Turkey has taken action against Grok AI by blocking access to the AI chatbot developed by Elon Musk’s company xAI following reports of offensive content about President Recep Tayyip Erdogan. A Turkish court imposed the ban after the chatbot allegedly produced insults against the president, prompting an investigation by the office of the chief prosecutor. The ban … Read more
Edward Anders, Who Duped Nazis and Illuminated the Cosmos, Dies at 98
His research unraveled mysteries about the solar system and the demise of the dinosaurs. In retirement, he turned his attention to the Holocaust.
WHO adopts global pandemic accord, but US absence raises concerns
Listen to article WORLDWIDE: The World Health Organization adopted a landmark agreement on Tuesday to strengthen global preparedness for future pandemics, marking the end of three years of negotiations driven by the chaotic response to COVID-19. Applause broke out at the World Health Assembly in Geneva as member states approved the legally binding accord, which aims to … Read more
Has Japan’s ‘Rice Minister’ Brought Down Prices Enough to Save His Party?
[Shinjiro Koizumi has scrambled to cut soaring rice prices ahead of a high-stakes election this weekend. Will it be enough to buoy support for the Liberal Democratic Party?
Lines may be blurry, but boundaries rarely are
KARACHI: Sana Nawaz found herself in quite the predicament recently by declaring in a video that “artists have no boundaries” when defending her politically silent peers. Given the unrelenting conflict that has marred whatever amity remained between Pakistan and India, it is easy for such a statement to raise a storm, seeing as showbiz individuals … Read more
Wahab misses out on Shaheens coaching role
KARACHI: Wahab Riaz narrowly missed out on becoming the head coach of Pakistan Shaheens, Express News citing reported Saturday. Wahab also turned down an offer to join the selection committee once again. After his name circulated in the media for the role, Aaqib Javed withdrew his support. Former cricketers Wahab Riaz, Umar Gul, and Imran … Read more
Punjab declares emergency as monsoon floods kill 33, injure over 170
Torrential monsoon rains have battered parts of Punjab over the past 24 hours, triggering widespread flooding, structural damage, and fatal accidents. At least 33 people have been killed and over 170 injured, according to a spokesperson from Rescue 1122, the province’s emergency service. In response, Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif declared a “rain emergency” … Read more
